Hi all,
Just wondered if anyone has any experience of walking in the Pelion Region of Greece (the peninsula South-East-ish of the town of Volos).
I am going there soon and would like to know if you can recommend any guides.
The map that is recommended by the Guardian's travel website is a 1:50,000 Pilion 'road editions' map; but I think it has some sections at 1:25,000. Is there anything better available?
All advice one this is appreciated.
Many thanks,
vinegartom
vinegartom
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grecophile
The map you refer to includes a fairly comprehensive guide to hiking trails in the area. I use it myself.
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dianab1
Tsangarada-Damouchari is a downward hike [pretty easy hiking] - with breathtaking views. There is an organized hike path for this -
for the return, there isn't any public transport, you have to return by yourself, uphill...
Also, a nice hike from the Milies old train station [steam train], across the bridge, and around the mountains is very picturesque.
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grecophile
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<hr>Also, a nice hike from the Milies old train station [steam train], across the bridge, and around the mountains is very picturesque. <hr></blockquote>Indeed - and not at all strenuous.
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happycrusader
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<hr>you have to return by yourself, uphill...<hr></blockquote>
#2: I've done Ag Ioannis > Damouchari > Tsangarada (and the return journey) in one day with my wife. She didn't speak to me for two days afterwards...
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happycrusader
#5: You're right, should have route marched her to Tsangarada on the first day of the holiday and had a fortnight's peace... Mmmm
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vinegartom
Hi guys,
Thanks for the advice on walks.
The place I will be staying - or what I have been given - is "Portarian, Magnisias".
Does this ring a bell with anyone? Any good walks that start from here or near here?
Is it easy enough to make your own up with that 1:50,000 map?
Thanks!
vinegartom
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nicolapicola
Just seen this so I'm probably replying too late (only got back from Pelion a few days ago myself). Portaria is very close to Makrinitsa, visible above Volos on the mountain as you approach Volos by road. I don't know about walks round there but generally in the Pelion there are a lot of marked trails. The map you have had recommended is, I believe, the best one available and it is not entirely accurate but I am sure you will find plenty of walks by yourself. I am based at Agios Georgios Nilias (near Pinakates on the Gulf side) which is a mecca for walkers at weekends and has several well marked trails, the most popular being over the mountain to Tsangarada. Last week the weather was warm and sunny and I saw a black woodpecker (from my garden!) and a nightjar as well as the usual range of buzzards etc. Hope you have a lovely time.
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